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By FirstCutlervilleCRC
Host and Student Ministries Director Sami Kerkstra connects with guests to discuss the people, community and ministries of First Cutlerville CRC, after she has a fun introduction with her co-host Pastor Josh VanDrunen!
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Meeting Mark and Molly
Enjoy this fun episode with Mark and Molly Medenblik! We have a great time chatting about all kinds of things. Where they grew up, how they met, pets, animals, coffee orders, work and so much more!

Spring Break Recaps with PJ and Sami
Enjoy this fun episode of Pastor Josh and Sami catching up and recapping their spring break trips!

Chatting with the Kruls!
Enjoy this great episode with Jim and Michelle Krul! We chat about all kinds of things. How they met, becoming grandparents, sports team rivalries (which are all in good fun!!), church involvement and more!

Isaiah 117 House with Stacy Meulenberg
Tune in for a great interview today! Stacy Meulenberg joins Sami to chat about the Isaiah 117 house and the exciting things coming to Kent County soon!

Catching up with Sami Kerkstra
Today Pastor Josh gets to do the interviewing and has a fun conversation with Sami about David's Classis examination for becoming a pastor, then they chat about what it's like to be a leader on a retreat weekend!
Enjoy!

Becoming a Nurse with Olivia Bruinsma
Enjoy this fun episode with Olivia and Sami!
We chat about nursing school, nurse tech, clinicals, and the big nursing exam then we have some fun chatting about wedding planning and the first few months of marriage!

Meet the Ellens!
Happy New Year everyone!
Enjoy this fun first episode of 2026 with a chaotic intro with Sami and Pastor Josh, then a wonderful interview with Randy and Luanne Ellens!
We talk family, work, hobbies, travel, walking and more!!

Christmas Songs Finish the Line with Nick and Dave Bosch
Shannon Hahn joins Sami as her co-host today for the final episode of 2025!
Then Dave and Nick Bosch join Sami in studio to talk some life updates, fun trips and more! Then we have fun playing a couple of Christmas games!
Enjoy

Christmas Catchphrase with the Gort
Enjoy this fun Christmas filled episode with a silly intro with Pastor Josh and Sami then some fun conversation and a great game of catchphrase with Jason and Holly Gort!

Getting Excited for Thanksgiving!
On today's episode Pastor Josh and Sami have fun just chatting and getting excited for Thanksgiving.
They also do some fun "Thanksgiving Icebreaker" questions.
Feel free to use them at your own Thanksgiving Day parties!

Hiking the Grand Canyon with Heidi and Laura
A fun episode chatting about the adventures of hiking the Grand Canyon!
Enjoy this fun episode :)

Girly Pops on the podcast - Again!
Enjoy this fun silly podcast with some middle school girlies!
We have fun talking about all kinds of things! Such as, their favorite things, school, youth group, bible study and we wrap it up with some Bible Trivia!!

Chatting with Donna!
Enjoy today's long intro with Sami and Pastor Josh!
Then enjoy a fun conversation about all kinds of things with Donna Bosscher!

Gord Brinks and Phil Brouwer: New Bible Study
Enjoy a silly intro with Pastor Josh and Sami today!
Then enjoy a great conversation with Gord and Phil about the new Bible study here at First Cutlerville on Wednesday evenings!

Get to know the Heidmann!
Brian and Kara Heidmann stop in for a fun chat!
Enjoy getting to know them a bit more :)

Childhood Pals Will and Alex!
On today's episode Sami has fun chatting with Will Heemstra and Alex Meulenberg about all kinds of things!
We thought of more to talk about after, so we will have to do a part two someday!
Enjoy this fun conversation!

Sabbatical Recap with Pastor Josh
Get a glimpse into Pastor Josh's sabbatical this summer on today's episode!

Kerkstras on the Pod!
We are back!
Pastor Josh and Sami have fun jumping back into podcasting after they both had some time away.
Then Pastor Josh takes some time to interview Sami and David about their wedding and vacation.
Enjoy this fun conversation :)

Adult Ministry Summer Update
Today Sophie Baar joins Sami as her guest intro co-host and we have a fun time chatting!
Then Kari Witte is back to chat about some fun things she has been up to as well as some adult ministry things happening!
Enjoy!

Mission Trip 2025 report!
Shannon and Harper join Sami on the podcast today for a fun into (be prepared for a scream about a spider a few minutes in!!)
Then Zack and Cole join Sami to talk about the mission trip!!!
Enjoy!

Summer GoKids Update!!
Welcome back to the podcast after a little bit of a break!
On today's episode, Sami has a fun surprise guest co-host to kick off the episode. Then she is joined by Erin and Ellie Fennema as well as Sherri VanAartsen to talk about summer GoKids!
Enjoy :)

Catch up Time with Sami and Pastor Josh
Sami and Pastor Josh have fun chatting on the last podcast before he leaves for sabbatical!

Get to know the Dekkers!
Harry and Judy Dekker stop in for a lovely chat on this week's episode!
Enjoy!

Conference Recaps
Pastor Josh and Sami both has opportunities to go to different conferences this past week so they spend some time recapping them!
Enjoy!

A mission trip recap with Julie Jeltema
On today's episode Julie Jeltema is back to chat about a mission trip she went on with her work. Very cool to see all the ways they were able to serve, how it came to be and how impactful service trips can be.
Enjoy this fun and honest conversation.

Talking Spring Break
Pastor Josh and Sami have some fun talking about spring break plans on todays episode!
Enjoy!!

Chatting with Stan and Wanda DeJager
On today's episode Stan and Wanda DeJager stop in for a chat!
We have a fun time talking about where they grew up, their family, hobbies, working at South Chirstian and working at two different YoungLife camps.
Hope you enjoy!

Adult Ministries Coordinator - Kari Witte
Kari stops in to chat all things Adult Ministries! Hope you enjoy our fun conversation!

Disaster Relief with Phil Brouwer
Phil Brouwer stops in for a chat after his trip to North Carolina with World Renew to do some disaster relief from hurricane Helene.

High School Retreat Recap
Sami and Cayla have a fun time recapping their weekend and Springhill for the high school retreat! :)
Enjoy!

Middle School Winter Retreat Recap
A middle school student and leader join Sami on the podcast today to recap all the fun things that happened on the middle school retreat this year!
Enjoy!

Meet the Meengs!
On today's episode we hear from Pastor Josh a bit about the car fire during the introduction.
Then Sami has a fun conversation with Jeff and Laura Meengs!
Enjoy!

Chatting with Marilyn Jonker
On today's episode we have fun chatting with Marilyn about her life!
Enjoy!
Apologizes again for the poor sound quality

Hello 2025!
On today's episode Sami shares a fun and exciting life update! Pastor Josh also talks about the new sermon series and a few other fun topics.
Enjoy this kick off to 2025 episode!

The 3rd annual Christmas Trivia episode!
Nick and Holly are back for another great game of Christmas Trivia!
Sorry again for the poor sound quality during the introduction.

Chatting with Mark and Julie Fennema
We have a fun time catching up with Mark and Julie Fennema and talking all about their life!
Apologies for the poor sound quality on this episode. We had some technical difficulties with the mics that we were unaware of.

Chatting with the Snyders
Peter and Tiffany Snyder stop in for a chat on this week's episode!
Enjoy!

Thanksgiving Trivia
Enjoy this fun Thanksgiving filled episode with Pastor Josh, Sami and Ruth DeYoung! We spend some time talking about Thanksgiving traditions and do some fun Thanksgiving Trivia!

Catching up with Dave and Brenda Bosch
On this episode Dave and Brenda Bosch stop in for a chat. We talk about family, cabin time, their hobbies, church involvement and more!
Enjoy!

Meet the Potters
On today's episode Lori and Elizabeth stop in to introduce themselves and chat about all kinds of things!
Family
Football
Travel
Church
and more!

Worship Planning Update
Heidi Wassink stops in to chat about all things worship planning.
Enjoy!

Get to know Shannon Hahn!
Shannon stops in for a fun chat with Sami on this week's episode! Enjoy our fun conversation :)

Student Ministries Start!
Pastor Josh gets to do the interviewing on today's episode! Enjoy today's conversation about the start of student ministries for the year! :)

An update in Childrens Ministries!
Erin Fennema stops in to chat about all the things coming up for children's ministry!

We are back!
Enjoy todays episode with Pastor Josh and Sami! Pastor Josh tells us a little bit about the new sermon series as well as what goes into planning a sermon. :)

Mission Trip Recap with Sami and Sophie
Learn a bit more about the high school youth group summer mission trip to Zuni, NM with Sami and Sophie!

Meet the Spoelmas!
Kim and Dan Spoelma stop in for a chat on today's episode!
Enjoy! :)

Time for another catch up
Pastor Josh and Sami do a little post spring break/end of ministry year catch up on today's episode!
Enjoy! :)

Chatting with Katelyn Syswerda
Katelyn Syswerda joins Sami on today's episode, just to chat :)
Enjoy!

Planning the High School Fundraiser
On today's episode, Pastor Josh interviews Sami about what goes into planning the annual high school fundraiser dinner!